Best Kids' Toys and for 2012 Christmas Presents

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is buying gifts for kids. I love choosing toys, but I'm very picky. I demand that toy gifts I buy have some intrinsic educational value. And there are a lot of junk toys on the market. How do you wade through the chaff to find the best gifts for kids? Here's a guide from a 25-year veteran teacher and 24-year mom of four.  read more

Top 10 (plus a Few) Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys

Let me preface this article by saying that I have two sons, one husband and four brothers, so I have Christmas shopped for teen boys for about 25 years or so! The style of gift they ask for has changed over the years, for teen boys, as technology changes, but the content has stayed very much the same! Top presents for teen boys

Cyber Monday: How to Save Big Money with Online Shopping

Cyber Monday: Make Online Shopping Work for You Cyber Monday: the biggest online shopping event of the holiday season. After the post-Thanksgiving Black Friday shopping spree, we can enjoy the safer and more peaceful online shopping of Cyber Monday. But even online shopping can be challenging. Every store and merchandiser is vying for your shopping dollar. They ply you with coupons, free shipping and "great deals." How do you navigate (pun intended) the ocean of internet commerce? Here's your shopper's guide to Cyber Monday deals. Read more

Oscar Schmidt- Washburn Guitar Product Review- Gifts for Musicians

Our son has been playing the guitar, entirely self-taught for about 12 years. He cut his musical teeth on the ubiquitous Fender Strat (Stratocaster), and got an acoustic guitar about 8 years ago. An Oscar Schmidt, by Washburn which has been a workhorse and a great investment. I haunted Firehouse Guitars, Meier Music, RIT Guitars and our local RIT offshoot. Here is the best deal I could find. Read More

Gifts for Dads Who Loves to Fish

Father's Day Gifts for the Fisherman Got a dad who loves to fish? Here a gift-giving guide just for every angler on your shopping list! Use these gift suggestions for Christmas, birthday, Father's Day, holiday or Thank-you! Read More

Gifts for Moms, Wives and Women Under $10

Inexpensive Mother's Day Gifts Under $10 Mother's Day, the second Sunday of May, often finds loved ones long on love, but short on cash. How can you honor your mother and show her that you care when the pennies already being pinched? Here are dozens of great gift ideas for mom under $10. Read More

Cheap Bridal Party Gifts for Groomsmen

Inexpensive Bridal Party Gifts for Groomsmen Under $20 It is customary for the bride and groom to give gifts to members of the wedding party. Need reasonably priced gift ideas for groomsmen? Here is a list of unique, personal groomsmen gifts that retail for less than $20 each.  Read More

Worst Gifts for Wives, Girlfriends, Better Presents

Five Worst Holiday Gifts and Great Alternative Presents for Women
It's the holiday season and once again you put off shopping too long. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Diwali, Kwanzaa or any other gift giving holiday, if you're a guy, you'll be out shopping on the eve of the holiday. Read More

Gifts for Mom Under $10

50+ Mother's Day Gifts Priced Under $10 Mother's Day is not about the gifts, but many people like to show their love with a gift. Gift giving can get expensive. Here is a list of Mother's Day gifts priced under $10 each.
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Holiday Gift Baskets for Mom

10 Gift Baskets: Design Your Own Personalized Gift Baskets for Mother's Day Here is a guide to make ten inexpensive baskets of treats created especially those you love with your own special touch! Perfect for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparents' Day. Green gift ideas! Read on

Gifts for College Students

Back-to-School Guide: College Student Dorm Room for Under $500 Overview of the most useful items to buy or bring with you as you move into your college dorm. Pricing guide to buy products at the best prices. These tips can save you about $30 per day on food, beverage, coffee costs alone. Read more...